Summary
In the last three months, exports grew by 7.1% and imports by 14.3%, comparing to the same period in the previous year (February to April 2007), leading an increase in the deficit of the trade balance.
Comparing with the same period in the last year, imports of Fuels and lubricants rose by 60.9% and exports by 42.5%. In imports, Transport equipment also registered an increase, while in exports one can highlight the increase in Food and beverages.